Teaching Assistant / Wrap-Around Care Supervisor

St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8JQ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,715.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant / Wrap-Around Care Supervisor job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant Prep Department at St Mary’s School and lead our afternoon wrap‑around care provision in The Hub. Working from 12:30pm to 6:00pm, Monday-Friday (term-time only) you will support teaching and learning during the school day and then create a safe, stimulating and joyful environment for pupils attending our after‑school Prep Club.

We are looking for someone full of warmth, energy and creativity, someone who can captivate children with imaginative storytelling, keep a watchful eye on busy pupils, and embrace all the squishy, sticky or muddy adventures that come with working in a lively school setting. You will work collaboratively with teachers, supporting the planning cycle, preparing resources, and contributing to the wider development of pupils, staff and school strategies. At times you may supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absence, helping to raise standards of achievement by encouraging independence, monitoring progress and promoting inclusion and wellbeing.

As leader of our wrap-around care, you will plan engaging age‑appropriate activities, promote positive behaviour and good manners, and build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues. You’ll ensure the space is welcoming, safe and well‑organised, while overseeing outdoor play, snack times, and healthy habits, always championing excellent safeguarding practice in partnership with our safeguarding leads. This role is ideal for someone who loves working with young people and wants to make a meaningful difference to their day; whether you are returning to work or exploring a career in education, you will join a supportive, friendly team in a school where staff are valued and children thrive. The post holder will work under the general and specific direction of the Head of Prep.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Mary's School

• School type: Independent school, Anglican, ages 3 to 18
• School size: 439 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-school-gerrards-cross

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